‘The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway’ (or S.M.J.) was a small independent railway company which ran a line across the empty, untouched centre of England. It visited the counties of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and a little of Buckinghamshire, only existing as the SMJ from 1909 to 1923. In 1923 the S.M.J.became a minor arm of the London Midland and Scottish (L.M.S.), then in 1948 'British Railways'
Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"
Please find attached a copy of the OS 6" map 1888 - 1913 series that illustrates the subject cable-way (called a tramway on the map) and also the Burton Dassett sidings. This cable-way is mentioned by Arthur Jordan in hos book on the SMJ at pp45, he…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Mark Reader Feb 22.
Hello everyone, I've just signed up. I'm a lifelong railway enthusiast originally from Dorset; my earliest memory is of being on the train from Wareham to Swanage. I see a few familiar names on here so some of you may know me from the Scalefour…Continue
Started by Simon Stevens. Last reply by Simon Stevens Jan 22.
By any chance does anybody have a reasonable photograph of Banbury Merton Road Loco Shed? If so I would like to include into some private research I am intending to share with a small informal group of enthusiasts, it would be greatly…Continue
Started by Dave Hayward. Last reply by Colin Franklin Dec 30, 2020.
Comment by Dick Bodily on November 13, 2012 at 14:03
It's taken on the new extension leading up a steep gradient towards the cowsheds. The farm manager's bungalow, which is still more or less intact depite being abandoned over half a century ago, can be seen in the background. When Andy and I got special permission to visit the site some time ago we were both surprised that any loco could climb such a sttep gradient. Alec Wyatt, CWB's engineer is driving Blacolvesley, the petrol engine steam outline loco. That could be CWB in the black trilby next to him. A recent picture of the loco which is owned by Dr Bob Tebb and kept at Ravenglass is attached. The hall would be out of sight just to the right of the picture. I've seen a very similar photo in Bob Tebb's book, probably taken on the same occasion, which is described as a visit to BMR by The Railway Club on 20th June 1910.
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